Sunday, February 13, 2011

Hair-can?

Saturday I finally decided, hesitantly,  to take a chance and cut some baby hair. I found a great how-to article in Parenting magazine. It was a huge help!







Holly's hair is thin and straight. The top layer of baby-fine hair was outgrowing the bottom, thicker hair. It looked awful. Not wanting to overdo it I started with the back bottom layer and just trimmed a little. Then I let down the next layer and took off about a half-inch. One more layer and the back and sides were evened. Holly was very patient and had fun sitting in the high chair watching in the mirror. This morning she kept pointing to her hair saying, "Mama, so pretty!"  I love that it looks so cute even without having to "fix" it. The doctor even commented how cute it turned out. Yea!!
No more yucky fly-aways in her face.
Here you can see the back. It's like a cute bob when it's dry.
On to the next challenge...

I have been hesitant about cutting Will's hair. It was just so soft and had these little curls in the back. I decided to let it grow until I could cut a curl for his baby book (which I have done for all the babies).  The Parenting article showed how to do a scissor cut, but that was not practical. Will moved around way to much, trying to look at the scissors and comb. I reluctantly decided to use the electric clippers, on the longest setting, mind you. It took a while because his soft hair wouldn't cooperate with the clipper guides (correct terminology?). He did come out looking very handsome, but his hair is now so course. Curse you buzz cuts!! Oh, well...at least he will no longer be mistaken for a girl. (Seriously...)







Our handsome little military man!

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Seven Years In...


Seven years ago today I married my best friend. The doctor and I were set up on a blind date. Six weeks later we were engaged. Three months later we were married. We haven't looked back since. Life certainly has not happen as we planned, but we have learned that when something is right you have to take that leap.

Thanks babe for being my rock, my friend, my partner in crime, and my everything. We have been through so much together, and have learned what life is about together. So here's to a lifetime of Happy Anniversaries! I love you, xoxoxo!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Jake's Birthday!

Six years old, and such a wonderful boy!! We love our big, little man! Happy belated birthday blog buddy.

Thanks Mom!

I just want to thank the doctor's mom for coming to help us. It was almost two weeks ago, but we greatly miss her. She was such a wonderful help and even brought some sunshine with her. The kids were so happy when Grandma took them on walks and to the park. It was great to have some help with cleaning and cooking. Thanks for coming Mom!